A statistical analysis by Dan Orlovsky, a quarterback who spent 13 years in the NFL and is now an analyst for ESPN
The Ducks threw mainly short, but that was a reasonable game plan given the strength of the Auburn defense.
Herbert was putting the ball right on guys. In the second half before the Hail Mary he was 18-19.
For the game 28-37 for 242 yards, 75.7% completions against a very good defense in a high pressure game.
Be interesting to see how he'll do once he gets some of his targets back, along with developing more trust and timing with Spencer Webb, Josh Delgado, and an improved Jaylon Redd and Johnny Johnson III, who both had good games yesterday.
The throw to Webb under pressure for the 20-yard TD, plus the way his RS freshman tight end skied for the ball and snatched it out of the air, that was a great play by both of them.
The 47-yard completion to JJIII was one of the few times the Ducks had a guy wide, wide open.
They'll have better chances against some more malleable competition, but really, a good start for the Oregon passing game. Auburn tackles so well, usually right after the catch. In future games they'll have more opportunities one-on-one in space.
Like the way they used Redd on those quick screens. Got the offense immediately in rhythm. He's a threat to break one of those down the line every so often. And it sets up the vertical route Darron Thomas used to use so well.
Have they completely given up on the Jet Sweep? Seems like it might add a little variety to the attack.
The Ducks threw mainly short, but that was a reasonable game plan given the strength of the Auburn defense.
Herbert was putting the ball right on guys. In the second half before the Hail Mary he was 18-19.
For the game 28-37 for 242 yards, 75.7% completions against a very good defense in a high pressure game.
Be interesting to see how he'll do once he gets some of his targets back, along with developing more trust and timing with Spencer Webb, Josh Delgado, and an improved Jaylon Redd and Johnny Johnson III, who both had good games yesterday.
The throw to Webb under pressure for the 20-yard TD, plus the way his RS freshman tight end skied for the ball and snatched it out of the air, that was a great play by both of them.
The 47-yard completion to JJIII was one of the few times the Ducks had a guy wide, wide open.
They'll have better chances against some more malleable competition, but really, a good start for the Oregon passing game. Auburn tackles so well, usually right after the catch. In future games they'll have more opportunities one-on-one in space.
Like the way they used Redd on those quick screens. Got the offense immediately in rhythm. He's a threat to break one of those down the line every so often. And it sets up the vertical route Darron Thomas used to use so well.
Have they completely given up on the Jet Sweep? Seems like it might add a little variety to the attack.
